Hands-On Purchase Ledger Lead — Full AP Ownership

Headstar; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site gym

Parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Headstar is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager in the United Kingdom to own the full AP function. You will manage PO processes, run monthly supplier payments, resolve discrepancies, and act as the main point of contact for supplier queries.

This stand-alone role requires hands-on ownership, keen attention to detail and the ability to streamline processes. There are no direct reports, but you will drive improvements across the AP cycle and controls.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or senior AP position.
• Experience handling high invoice volumes and managing the full AP cycle.
• A strong understanding of purchase order processes, supplier payments and reconciliations.
• The confidence to challenge internal stakeholders when processes aren't being followed.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the procurement and PO process, working with budget holders to resolve discrepancies and improve compliance.
• Preparing and executing monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate and on time.
• Serving as the main contact for supplier queries, invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and maintaining accurate AP ledger records.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Overseeing company credit cards and ensuring policy adherence.
• Setting up new suppliers and verifying bank details and key information.
• Preparing statutory payment practices reporting and monitoring payment performance.
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and introduce automation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Workload management

PO and supplier payments understanding

AP process knowledge

Job description

Headstar is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager in the United Kingdom to own the full AP function. You will manage PO processes, run monthly supplier payments, resolve discrepancies, and act as the main point of contact for supplier queries.

This stand-alone role requires hands-on ownership, keen attention to detail and the ability to streamline processes. There are no direct reports, but you will drive improvements across the AP cycle and controls.